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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.07, 1,277.78 and 750.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.07, 1,277.78 and 750.60 is: 1,124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.07 : 1,277.78 = 750.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.07/1,277.78 = 750.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.07x = 1,277.78 × 750.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.07x = 959,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,097.92/853.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.30

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